The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately. The surprise announcement Tuesday makes Iger executive chairman. Chapek was most recently chairman of Disney Parks, … Click to Continue »
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Tuesday: Home Depot Inc., down $2.32 to $237.38. The home improvement retailer reported surprisingly good financial results and raised its dividend. MasterCard … Click to Continue »
Amazon has been experimenting with cameras in place of checkers and baggers, speeding things up for consumers. Some critics warn of the broader impact.
Legislation imposing a one-year, statewide freeze on property taxes headed to the Idaho Senate despite dire warnings from city and county governments that the effects could be devastating. The state … Click to Continue »
The California lottery skimped on giving $36 million in revenue to fund public education and spent $720,000 on food and travel expenses without considering cheaper options, the state auditor said … Click to Continue »
The US has announced another round of sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile program, with 13 entities and individuals from China, Iraq, Russia, and Turkey being blacklisted. Among those the State Department blamed of assisting Tehran in developing the missiles were three Chinese firms, a Chinese individual and a Turkish company. The Chinese citizen in question...
Seattle's expansion NHL franchise is trying to make it easier for fans to get to its games in the traffic-clogged city. NHL Seattle announced Tuesday that it will fully subsidize … Click to Continue »
